WWE superstar Paige, who is now known by the name Saraya, witnessed a major setback when her alleged sex tape along with a few nude pictures were leaked in 2018. The unfortunate incident left her feeling stupid and embarrassed.
The 29-year-old's latest confession came after her recent appearance on Renee Paquette’s podcast called ‘The Sessions’. ALSO READ | Ex-WWE Superstar Toni Storm To Join OnlyFans After Quitting Wrestling; ‘Exclusive Content Coming Soon’!
The WWE Legend got candid on the unfortunate incident and stated that it was the most awful moment of her life. The WWE star also added that she was completely mortified, and was constantly in the spotlight for the wrong reasons. She also explained that she hid herself fearing that other people might recognize her.
The popular wrestler shared the controversy that happened at a time when she was grappling with substance abuse issues with cocaine and alcohol use.
Elaborating about the same in Renee Paquette’s podcast, Paige
Speaking to Renee Paquette on her podcast, Paige spoke about her 2017 sex tape and nude pictures leak saying, “It was just the most awful moment of my life. Like I couldn't believe it was real at first because I was like, fu**ing 19, and I was like completely f**king mortified. I ran out the house land I just kept fu**ing running dude”, as reported by the New York Post.
She continued, “I never wish that upon anyone because that's the most vulnerable part of you. It's just like on the internet. I felt so fu**ing stupid and I felt so embarrassed and I was already like a f**king cokehead at this time and loved to drink and s**t like that.’”
Paige, who in 2020 announced her retirement from pro-wrestling, added, “I was like feeling like and that really fu**ing got me at rock bottom where I just like I didn't want to be alive anymore dude, it's f**king awful. I just was so f**king sad."
During the conversation, Paige also mentioned that she feared her father would be disappointed if he saw the leaked clip. Instead, her father extended his support and asked her to suck it all up. ALSO READ | WWE Anchor Kayla Braxton Says She was a 'Product of Rape'; Takes A Strong Pro-abortion Stand Defending Women's Right To Choose
“Well, what are you sorry for? Who cares?” said Paige’s father adding, “You had sex. Everyone’s done it. Unfortunately, you’re just in the public eye.”
The WWE star’s father stated, “It is what it is. You’ve got to suck it up. It’s gonna hurt for a little bit. People are gonna make fun of you forever. I just want you to know that I’m still proud of you and I’m not disappointed.”
The former WWE wrestler revealed this “instantly changed” the way she was feeling.
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